Target, Babies R Us give okay welcome bags/gifts.. but Buy buy baby mailed me tons of stuff. More than the 1st two places combined. Once your registered if you dont live near a BBB just call the nearest store give them your registry # and ask them to mail it and they will.
I contacted huggies, pampers, and luvs and asked for samples/coupons. I also contacted seventh generation. They sent me diapers, coupons, samples, and a bodysuit! Just contact the companies for samples/coupons.
Does babies r us give away free stuff too or sears?
When I registered at Target they gave me free samples of butt paste, a bottle, diapers and wipes, plus a bunch of gift cards for stuff like a nursing cover, sling , and car seat cover. Don't know if they all do that , but it costs nothing and I didn't have to complete my registry that day. Also, try huggies.com and pampers.com. I got some free diapers and wipes with my first through them. And Enfamil for formula.